Mohali, Oct. 1 -- Police have registered a case following a late-night firing near Hotel Lucky Inn on the Chandigarh-Ambala highway that left two men critically injured.

Initial reports suggested the clash arose from a parking dispute, but police investigations have revealed a different sequence of events.

According to officials, the violence began with an argument between two men at a roadside tea stall. They began abusing each other until the tea vendor intervened, asking them to stop as it disturbed his customers. The complainant, Deepak, later informed police that even his father tried to pacify the two before they left the spot.

Around two hours later, tensions reignited.

A group of about 8-9 men, armed with sticks, swords, and a...